C. J. DZWONKOWSKI; OF NEW BRITAIN

Constance J. "Connie" Cote Dzwonkowski of New Britain died Friday at her home with her family at her side after a battle with cancer. She was 58.

Mrs. Dzwonkowski was born in Lewiston, Maine. She lived in New Britain for 40 years. She was employed by the city for the past 25 years and was a member of Sacred Heart Church.

She leaves her husband, Edward J. "Butch" Dzwonkowski; her mother, Diane Samson Cote of Lewiston, Maine; a son and daughter-in- law, Ed and Terry Dzwonkowski of Huntington Beach, Calif; three daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Bob Dombrowski of Orange Park, Fla., Kathy and Mark Kush of Plainville, and Kristine and James Collin of New Britain; a brother, Roger Cote of Apollo Beach, Fla.; a sister, Pat Walker of Gray, Maine; seven grandchildren; a great- grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

The rite of committal will be Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. at New Britain Memorial Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., with the funeral liturgy at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Calling hours are Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Donations may be made to the Hospice of Central Connecticut, c/o the Visiting Nurse Association, 205 W. Main St., New Britain, CT 06050.